HIV

Abbreviation Pathophysiology and Disease Processes

Human immunodeficiency virus: the virus that causes AIDS; a bloodborne pathogen.

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AIDSAcquired immunodeficiency syndrome: the advanced stage of HIV infection.
pathogenA microorganism that causes disease.
virusA tiny infectious agent of genetic material in a protein coat; it can multiply only inside host cells.
GERDGastroesophageal reflux disease: stomach contents repeatedly flow back into the esophagus.
HAVHepatitis A virus, which causes a liver infection.
HBVHepatitis B virus: a bloodborne virus that infects the liver; OSHA requires employers to offer the hepatitis…
HCVHepatitis C virus: a bloodborne virus that infects the liver.
HPVHuman papillomavirus: a common virus that can cause cervical cancer.
HSVHerpes simplex virus, the cause of herpes infections; it is not curable.
HTNHypertension (high blood pressure).